Senior Administrative Assistant

4 weeks ago


Swansea, City and County of Swansea, United Kingdom Swansea University Full time

Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

We are recruiting for a full time fixed term Senior Administrative Assistant to support the Chief Research & Enterprise Officer (CREO) and members of the REIS senior management team with a variety of administrative and operational duties.

REIS supports all aspects of the University's research and innovation activities, from applications for external research grant and contract funding to generating beneficial impact and commercial value from our research portfolio across the three faculties. The Department currently operates out of a central location in the Talbot Building on the Singleton Park Campus (where this post will be located) as well as in three hubs which are co-located with faculties across both the Singleton and Bay campuses.

The ideal candidate will have excellent administrative experience with the ability to communicate at all levels with high organisational skills and a sound working knowledge of Microsoft packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams and SharePoint) plus other key University software packages and apps including but not limited to Zoom, Calamari, Canvas, Unit4 ERP/ABW. Experience of working in a similar role is essential.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

Closing Date: 28 August 2024

Interview Date: 12 September 2024

Informal Enquiries: David Bembo

£25,138 to £27,979 per annum



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